From: Obesity management and continuing medical education in primary care: results of a Swiss survey
 | Frequency of Performance | ||
---|---|---|---|
 | < 10% N (%) | 10-50% N (%) | > 50% N (%) |
Giving general advice to reduce energy intake | 9 (5.1) | 55 (30.9) | 114 (64.0) |
Giving specific information to reduce lipid intake | 28 (15.6) | 55 (30.6) | 97 (53.9) |
Giving specific information about carbohydrate and proteins | 45 (25.3) | 70 (39.3) | 63 (35.4) |
Individual consultation to reduce the consumption of alcoholic and high caloric drinks | 22 (12.4) | 56 (31.5) | 100 (56.2) |
General advice to increase physical activity in everyday life (e.g. walking instead of driving by car) | 3 (1.7) | 36 (20.1) | 140 (78.2) |
Advice to do exercises 2 to 3 times a week (e.g. jogging, swimming) | 9 (5.0) | 52 (29.1) | 118 (65.9) |
Practical instructions for buying food | 106 (58.9) | 53 (29.4) | 21 (11.7) |
Practical instructions for cooking | 123 (68.0) | 44 (24.3) | 14 (7.7) |
Urging the patient to use a food diary for 1 week | 99 (54.7) | 46 (25.4) | 36 (19.9) |
Clarifying interest and willingness to improve the health status by (support) groups | 114 (64.4) | 48 (27.1) | 15 (8.5) |